as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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County Judge Mardi Levey Cohen has accepted a 10-day suspension and will be publicly reprimanded.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
From a handling perspective, the smaller form will impact overall feel and there will also be some differences in the suspension components, with additional details shared closer to on-sale date.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Joao Pedro is available after a three-match suspension for a red card for violent conduct at Brentford.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Aaron Ekblad’s 20-game PED suspension threw a wrench in the works, though, pushing Jones back up the lineup for the last chunk of the regular season.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
From a handling perspective, the smaller form will impact overall feel and there will also be some differences in the suspension components, with additional details shared closer to on-sale date.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Joao Pedro is available after a three-match suspension for a red card for violent conduct at Brentford.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Aaron Ekblad’s 20-game PED suspension threw a wrench in the works, though, pushing Jones back up the lineup for the last chunk of the regular season.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
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Set during a mysterious dinner party in London, the film combines suspense, satire and social commentary.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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And while Murderbot is a blend of sci-fi with action and suspense, comedy is at the heart of the series.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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